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Feat of survival: Borders skipper Leven Brown and crew survive shipwreck on Northwest Passage expedition

Leven Brown has accomplished a lot.  A Guinness World record-holding ocean rower, in 2005 he became the first man ever to row solo and unsupported...
Duncan Chisholm with the Gregg Fiddle.

Baroque fiddle thought to have been played by Robert Burns to be played at special concerts

An 18th Century baroque fiddle thought to have been played by Robert Burns is to be used again for two special concerts. The Gregg fiddle...
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Picnic spot enjoyed by Queen Victoria at Balmoral saved from ruin

A picnic spot enjoyed by Queen Victoria on her visits to Balmoral has been saved from ruin by the National Trust for Scotland. The picnic...
Dr James Beattie defeats the ‘enemies of Truth’, by Joshua Reynolds, 1773.

Scotland’s oldest cello made in 18th century to be played again

The oldest surviving Scottish cello has been brought to life and will be played again. The instrument made by Aberdeen luthier Robert Duncan in 1756...
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Christmas market at Glenalmond College

Sponsored Content | Glenalmond College is kicking off the festival season with a beautiful Christmas market followed by a candlelit carol service. Visitors are warmly...
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Center Parcs plans first Scottish holiday village

Center Parcs has unveiled plans for its first site in Scotland. The new resort near Hawick in the Scottish Borders would represent a £350m investment...

Cowal’s Virtual Gathering attracts global audience

HIGHLIGHTS from last weekend's Cowal Highland Gathering have been released as online videos. Cowal's Virtual Gathering brought fans from around the world together for three...

Hillwalkers asked to check deer stalking website

WALKERS are being reminded to check deer stalking information online before heading into the hills. NatureScot, the Scottish Government agency previously known as Scottish Natural...

Forbes gives Balmoral five-star rating

THE Balmoral has become the first hotel in Scotland to receive a five-star rating from Forbes Travel Guide. It's the first time that the Edinburgh...

Highland Game sells ‘restaurant quality’ venison fillet in Tesco

MEAT supplier Highland Game is marking today's "Eat Venison Day" with a new deal to supply wild venison fillets to supermarket chain Tesco. Venison sales...

Satellite tags reveal tiny Shetland birds’ journeys

BRITAIN'S smallest seabird spends more time around the coast of Shetland than was previously known, according to new research. Satellite tags were attached to storm...

Getting Hitched Asian Style returns

GET set for more colour and vibrancy as Getting Hitched Asian Style returns to the BBC Scotland channel tonight for a second series. The BBC...

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